Blue Moon New Year's Bash in Plymouth

Once in a Blue Moon New Year's Eve Bash - December 31st at the Amador County Fair in Plymouth.

Maxx Cabello Jr, Mick Martin, Mumbo Gumbo, Mal Sharpe, Bluesion, Spun Crush & Sin Nombre at the Plymouth Fairgrounds.

SAVE on DISCOUNT TICKETS $35 in advance or $50 at the Door. You Get: dinner, drink ticket, raffle ticket, commemorative glass, free return shuttle service to hotels, party hat and horn, bag of luxurious gifts and amazing discount coupons!

Follow the link to ticked outlets and SAVE.
http://www.goacra.org/programs.html#bluemoon

Donate a Can of Food and Receive $1 off Admission to the Country Christmas Faire

The Nevada County Fairgrounds and HOPE (Help Other People Eat) in Nevada County are teaming up to help feed those in need in Nevada County.

Bring a can of food (or two or three) to the Country Christmas Faire on Sunday, November 29, and the Fairgrounds will give you a coupon for $1 off general admission to the Christmas Faire on that day. Volunteers from HOPE will collect the cans at the food collection bins at the Fairgrounds from 10 am – 4 pm at Gates 1, 3 and 5, which is also where you’ll receive your coupon.

With the help of HOPE, all food collected at the Fairgrounds on Sunday will be used to help feed those in need in Nevada County. HOPE in Nevada County is a program established through the Grass Valley Elks. Through this program, the Grass Valley Elks partner with the Food Bank of Nevada County to feed those in need, as well as working with the organization on a school snack program. HOPE distributes food once a month to anyone in the county in need of food.

The Country Christmas Faire is happening Thanksgiving weekend, November 27 – 29, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday. Cost is $4, and free to children under 12.

Bluegrassin' in Plymouth

Fun Filled Weekend of World Class Bluegrass Music. Arts and Crafts, Great Food and Beverages, Classic Car Show (sat.only), Kids on Stage, Emerging Artists, Outstanding Jamming, Something for Everyone and Much More!
Early Camping Open Monday, September 14 - Advanced Tickets Available

Wine Tasting at the Amador County Fair

Enjoy the Best of the Best Wines from the Amador County Fair Wine Competition. This is one of the most notable wine competitions in the state, with many of the judges’ selections for awards going on to win at the California State Fair.

Judging was held on May 30 and winemakers whose wines received a gold, silver, or bronze award were invited for sampling during the Amador County Wine Tasting, Friday, July 31 at 7:00 pm. The admission price is $25 per person, including a dated souvenir glass and appetizers. Tickets are limited and can be purchased on line at www.AmdorCountyFair.com or at the Fair office until the day of the event, as long as they are available. For more ticket information, call the Amador County Fair at 209 245-6921. Competition results can be found at www.AmadorCountyFair.com just click on Wine Results.

SAVE $$'s on Admission and Carnival Rides at the Amador County Fair

SAVE BIG on DISCOUNT TICKETS for the Amador County Fair! 5 admissions for $25.00. SAVE almost 40%

RIDE ALL DAY for $20 - Pay one Price Carnival Wrist Bands - that's a 20% SAVING! Click on AmadorCountyFair.com!

Tickets also available at the FEED BARN in Jackson, Clarks Corner in Ione and the Pokerville Market in Plymouth.

Gold Country Fair - Entry Guides are Ready!

Get your quilts, paintings, fruits & veggies, animals, and baked goods ready! The 2009 Gold Country Fair Entry Guides are now available! Come by and pick an Entry Guide in the office or check it out online at www.goldcountryfair.com! Don't be shy...showcase your talent at your local county fair!

Amador County Fair Survivor is on!

Do you have what it takes to Survive 4 Days at the Amador County Fair without money or electronic devices, eat Corn Dogs, do the Hukilau, Amador Idol, be a Carnival Barker, ride the Grivitron, swine showmanship and much, much more? Winner to receive $500 plus $500 to the Local Charity of Choice. Can you do what every 4-H Mom has done for generations? Entries close July 3. Click www.amadorcountyfair.com for rules and application.

Amador County Fair entries are now On-Line

You can enter your pictures, pies, pigs, preserves, quilts, cakes, flowers and more at the Amador County Fair On-Line through our website at www.amadorcountyfair.com. Not only is it quick and easy, it will also help the Fair’s efforts to be environmentally friendly.

Don't hesitate to call the Fair at 209-245-6921 if you need help deciphering the language of premiums, divisions, classes, and sweepstakes, how to fill out an entry form and more. As always the Fair will accept entries via the postal service.

The last day to file most exhibit entry forms is Saturday, July 11; however there are some exceptions, check your Exhibit Guide for your specialty.

Be part of the fun! It's A Grape Time to Hukilau at the Amador County Fair July 30 through August 2 in Plymouth, CA. Watch for more fun on-the-spot contests that will be held during the Fair.

Tornado Twister Super Dog

Tornado Twister Super Dog at the El Dorado County Fair. Half dog and half spud. Do you garnish with ketchup or mustard? Flo the Clown says mustard, what do you say?

Amador County Fair Wine Competition Results Are In

The Amador County Fair competition is one of the most notable in the state, with many of the judges’ selections for awards going on to win at the California State Fair.

Judging was held on May 30 and winemakers whose wines received a gold, silver, or bronze award were invited for sampling during the Amador County Wine Tasting, Friday July 31 at 7:00 pm. The admission price is $25 per person, including a dated souvenir glass and appetizers.
Tickets are limited and can be purchased from the Fair office until the day of the event, as long as they are available. For more ticket information, call the Amador County Fair at 209 245-6921.

To see the results of the competition click on AmadorCountyFair.com
and follow the links to Wine Results

Name the Nevada County Fair's Mascot ... and WIN!!

This year’s Nevada County Fair mascot is busy preparing for the annual Fair, “A Hare’s Magical A-Fair,” August 12 – 16. However, she needs a name, and we want to know what you think her name should be.

Visit the Fair’s website at www.nevadacountyfair.com and submit a name for the rabbit. If the name you submit is selected, you win. The lucky winner will receive a Nevada County Fair package that includes two free admission tickets for each day of the Fair, a 5-day parking pass for the Fair, and ride coupons. The contest runs now through July 15.

For a complete list of contest rules or information about the contest, visit www.nevadacountyfair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

MotorcycleExpo at the Amador County Fairground June 5 & 6

4th Annual MotorcycleExpo comes to Plymouth, CA June 5 & 6. New this year! BBQ and Bluegrass for Cancer Friday, June 05, 2009. Everything motorcycle including Motorcycle Destruction!!!

For more information visit their website at http://www.annualmotorcycleexpo.com/

Amador County Fair Wine entries close May 22, 2009

Commercial and Homemade wine exhibit fees, forms and entries are due Friday, May 22, 2009. Exhibits can be shipped to 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth, CA 95669 click on AmadorCountyFair.com or call 209-245-6921 for more information.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is Hiring

Want to work at the Nevada County Fairgrounds during the Fair season? We're hiring! Join us at our job fair on Wednesday, May 20, from 10 am - 2 pm at the Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Applications and job descriptions will be available, and interviews will be conducted on-site. Lots of jobs available! Visit our website at www.nevadacountyfair.com for details.

The Home Show is coming to Gold Country Fairgrounds!

The Auburn Spring Home Show is just around the corner - May 15-17!

The foothills are in full bloom as the Auburn Home Show returns to the beautiful Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds with over 1,000 exhibit is for your home, garden and gracious living! Check out all of the great deals vendors have to offer…now is the time to buy! Take advantage of the discounts and value added offerings at unbelievable prices! The show hosts many landscaped vignettes sure to please anyone with the Landscapers Meadow offering garden displays under towering trees. Visit http://www.auburnhomeshows.com/ for more information!

Post a comment on this blog and you can win two free tickets (good for two people each) to the Auburn Home Show!

Terms and Conditions:

Terms and Conditions:Three winners will be chosen at random. Anonymous posts will not be eligible and postings using inappropriate language and/or slander will be excluded from the contest. Comments must be posted by 4pm on Wednesday, May 13th. Tickets must be picked up at the Gold Country Fair Office no later than 5pm on Thursday, May 14th.

Come to Plymouth for FUN Saturday, May 2

Lots of FUN in Plymouth, Ca this weekend. Start your day with breakfast at the Plymouth Main Street Flea Market while looking for rusty stuff, barn orphans, garage rejects, collectibles and treasures. Main St will be blocked off end to end for your enjoyment from 8 am – 4 pm. Spend Saturday afternoon on the Amador County Fairground wine tasting at the 3^rd Annual Taste of Gold from 1 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy Hot Rods & Classic Cars, Live Music and Art Show.
The weather should be cool so come on out and enjoy!
Troy Bowers, CEO
Amador County Fair

Amador County Fair Entry Guide on Line

Check it out at AmadorCountyFair.com.
Wait no more, water your flowers, apply the finishing touches to your quilts, get your recipes in order, check your photos, get your art ready and enter your Amador County Fair!

Keep watching this site for more details!

Troy Bowers

Auburn Wild West Stampede @ Gold Country Fair

The 2009 Wild West Week is scheduled for April 18-26, with the Stampede PRCA Rodeo wrapping up the week April 25 and 26 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. From Bull Riding to Barrel Racing and Bronc Riding to Steer Wresteling this rodeo is sure to entertain! Visit http://www.auburnrodeo.com/ for more information and schedule of events.

Do you want the opportunity to attend the rodeo for FREE? Post a comment on the Gold Country Fair Blog for a chance to win two tickets to the rodeo (your choice of date). Winners will be selected in a random drawing and will be notified through the blog.

Terms and Conditions:

Winners will be chosen at random. Annonymous postings will not be eligible and postings using inappropriate language and/or slander will be excluded from the contest.

3rd Annual Taste of Gold - Wine Tasting, Sierra Foothills Wineries, Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Live Music

Saturday May 2, 2009 from 1 – 5 pm on the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, CA.

Sponsored by the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) proceeds go to benefit our community's children and families.

Tickets are $30.00 in advance, $35.00 at the door and can be purchased at the ATCAA office. 935 S Hwy 49, Jackson, CA or on line at atcaa.org. For more information please call 2029-223-1485.

Win Free Tickets to the Nevada County Fair

Here’s your chance to win free tickets to a Nevada County Fairgrounds event of your choice! Simply post a comment to our blog at http://www.nevadacountyfair.blogspot.com/ and let us know what you think about the Nevada County Fairgrounds - what you love, favorite memory, ideas, suggestions, questions, or a general comment about the Fair and its events. Just for posting a comment, you could win two free tickets to the Nevada County Fair, the Draft Horse Classic, or the Country Christmas Faire. You get to choose the free tickets for the event that you’d like to attend. Each month, we’ll randomly choose a name from the blog for FREE tickets – so let us know what you think.

49er Treasure Trail clues you in to Amador County

49er Treasure Trail, March 28-29, 2009. Come to Amador County for a 2-day treasure hunt that will lead you on an adventure through historic downtowns, a castle, gold mine, vineyard, water-powered foundry, and Chinese apothecary. For more information, visit www.touramador.com and click on events or phone (877) TOUR AMADOR (868-7262). The event is great for all ages. Form a team or come alone and arrive prepared for an adventure in Amador County.

Registration is open now and costs $10 per person. Players are encouraged to form teams to play the game. Proceeds will benefit Amador Council of Tourism and the local Interfaith Food Bank. The registration form can be downloaded at www.touramador.com.Click on events and go to the listing for 49er Treasure Trail.

The game hours are 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday and 9 am to noon on Sunday. An awards ceremony will take place Sunday, starting at noon, where the winners will be announced and some other awards will be issued. The hunt is a fun way to get to know the area and the community, while learning a little bit along the way. Each downtown has selected a theme and the clues will revolve around the theme. When the players get to the historic downtowns they will experience people dressed in costume of a certain era like the Gold Rush or roaring '20's or the railroad.

Participants receive a program with rules and map, lanyard and ID, a gunny sack to hold tokens, and their first set of clues. Solve a clue and receive a token. Points can also be earned by stopping in businesses that are Play Spots. Guidelines will be posted at each business on how to earn Play Money. Prizes will be given for the most tokens and play money collected, plus other awards like who traveled the furthest, most fun team, greenest team, etc. Prizes include hotel rooms, meals, merchandise, show tickets, and gift certificates from local merchants. Winners also earn free admission to next year’s event.

Timeline for 49er Treasure Trail
Friday, March 27, 6-8 PM
Pre-Registration and Cocktail Party,Jackson Rancheria Hotel, Grand Oak Ballroom, complimentary photos available.
Saturday, March 28, 7-9 AM
Pancake Breakfast($10,Saturday only) and registration check-in, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth
Saturday, March 28, 9-1 pm - 49er Treasure Trail hours
Sunday, March 29, 9- noon - 49er Treasure Trail hours
Sunday, March 29, noon-3 pm - Lunch ($10) and Awards ceremony, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth

Sponsors: Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, Amador County Fairground, Capitol Public Radio, sactown Magazine, Sierra Heritage magazine, Amador Ledger-Dispatch, Central Sierra Resource and Conservation District, REI, Sutter Amador Hospital, City of Sutter Creek Promotions Committee, Bank of Amador, Glaceau, JB’s Awards.

Challenge of Champions Rodeo in Plymouth, CA March 20 - 22, 2009

What an honor it is for us to host the 2009 Challenge of Champions, the California High School Rodeo Association State-Wide Championship Rodeo March 20 through March 22, 2009. Once again the historic Benny Brown Arena and the Amador County Fairground and Events Center will be energized with these talented young men and women.

We salute the efforts of the parents, officials, friends, sponsors and relatives who give of themselves to help our youth. As everyone knows, fast times and high scores don’t “just happen”. So, to those behind the scenes who don’t get the buckle, a tip of the hat. This is truly the foundation from which this great nation was built upon.

Oh behalf of the Amador County Fair Board of Directors, management and staff we wish you the best of luck, blue skies, warm temperatures and a fast arena.

Rope ‘em ‘n’ Riide ‘em
B. Troy Bowers, CEO
Amador County Fair